Telehealth extended but details remain limited The RACGP has cautiously welcomed the six month extension but is still waiting to confirm the policy’s final details.
GPs set to receive more AstraZeneca doses in fast-tracked rollout The shift means people over 50 will have access to COVID vaccines from GP respiratory clinics from 3 May, and general practices from 17 May.
The modern dietary trend that could impact fetal development An ongoing shift away from dairy, bread and iodised salt is a risk for pregnant women and their babies, a new study has found.
‘Putting your job above all else is the norm’ The culture that doctors do not call in sick or take time off for personal reasons is well known, but experts still hope it will change.
RACGP President unveils long-term vision for telehealth Dr Karen Price presented the keynote address at the National Telehealth Summit, where she emphatically stated it is ‘here to stay’.
How do we move towards truly consumer-centred healthcare? NPS MedicineWise CEO Steve Morris interviews Leanne Wells, CEO of the Consumers Health Forum of Australia, discussing what is needed to move more towards truly patient-centred care.
Joint COVID infection control guidelines expected within weeks The new recommendations are being assessed by ICEG and the National COVID-19 Evidence Taskforce as part of the final approval process.
GPs ‘in the dark’ over aged care vaccination delays Failure to reach vaccination targets and a lack of communication has left GPs concerned and unable to prepare for the influenza vaccine rollout.
Patient report awards GPs high marks Australians’ experiences with the healthcare system remain overwhelmingly positive, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why GPs need to be mindful of ‘terrifying’ postpartum psychosis newsGP speaks to a young mother who underwent a harrowing experience that could have been avoided, had someone made her aware of the condition.